El Súchil, Mexico

Full City Profile

6,962 Population 6/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

El Súchil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.0°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	77°F (25°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	141 ft (43 m)
Area	1,086.7 sq mi (2,814.6 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	17.2269°N, 100.6392°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"

24% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 11.93"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,583 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014	9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M7.2	40 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	54 km
Apr 18, 2002	27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.8	36 km
Dec 10, 1994	22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico	M6.5	128 km
May 8, 2014	3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.4	11 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	105 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	127 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	127 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	76 km
May 31, 1990	7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	8 km
May 10, 2014	6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	18 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	48 km
Dec 29, 1999	19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico	M5.9	141 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	65 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	71 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	129 km
Jul 25, 1991	61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.8	89 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	85 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	75 km
May 1, 2012	19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico	M5.7	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

31 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	143 km
2024	John	Category 3	90 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	57 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	132 km
2022	Bonnie	Category 3	299 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	113 km
2017	Max	Category 1	103 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	175 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	92 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	161 km
2013	Erick	Category 1	285 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	138 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	244 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	233 km
2006	John	Category 4	177 km
2001	Adolph	Category 4	287 km
2000	Carlotta	Category 4	287 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	232 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	103 km
1996	Douglas	Category 2	297 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1820	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	110 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	92 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	73 km
1979	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	5	94 km
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	1.2 m	—	125 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	110 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	96 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	40 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	121 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	147 km
2002	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	36 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	35 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	92 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	26 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	92 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	77°F (25°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	78°F (25°C)	0.2 in
March	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	80°F (26°C)	0.2 in
May	81°F (27°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
June	80°F (27°C)	9.4 in
July	80°F (27°C)	8.4 in
August	80°F (26°C)	8.9 in
September	79°F (26°C)	11.9 in	Wettest
October	79°F (26°C)	4.8 in
November	79°F (26°C)	1.1 in
December	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in

El Súchil has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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